Assistant Community Services Case Manager - SOM: Pediatrics – Sacramento Campus

UC Davis Medical Center 

Sacramento, CA

Assistant Community Services Case Manager - SOM: Pediatrics – Sacramento Campus 

Salary Range: $24.43 - $32.26 Hourly

Final Filing Date: 05/13/2022

Department Description

The vision of the Department of Pediatrics is the healthiest future for all children and families with a mission dedicated to creating a healthy future for all children through outstanding patient care, transformative research, innovative medical education and community-based advocacy.

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs. 

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The purpose of the CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center is to provide patient care (mental health services), teaching and research on behalf of abused/neglected and at-risk children. The role of this position is to assist with the provision of clinical services to at-risk children and their caregivers under the direction of a mental health therapist and supervision of a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist

Required Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Valid CA Driver’s license and own transportation.

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, social work, human behavior, rehabilitation, psychology or related social science field.

• Several years of direct care experience in a mental health related field.

• Experience working independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, (e.g., Tarasoff, confidentiality, etc.) with the ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy.

• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to clearly, effectively and diplomatically interact with a diverse group of individuals at all levels within the organization to convey instructions, directions and information appropriately and accurately while and promoting the goals of the organization.

• Organizational skill to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan ahead and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

• Knowledge of and experience with but not limited to: various software programs ( e.g. WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access), email systems and internet.

• Good writing, verbal, and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing behavioral management to children and be knowledgeable about child development.

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Special Requirements

• Participate in the DMV Pull Notice

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at 

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=226992

Job ID #34172

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